The defect
Storyteller Overland, LLC (Storyteller) is recalling certain 2023 Stealth, Classic, and Beast Mode vehicles equipped with AWD. Improperly routed coolant lines may overheat the engine, causing a loss of drive power.
The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will remove the secondary heat exchanger loop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Storyteller Overland Beast Mode | 2023 |
| Storyteller Overland Classic | 2023 |
| Storyteller Overland Stealth | 2023 |
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storyteller Overland Beast Mode | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Storyteller Overland Classic | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Storyteller Overland Stealth | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
Other engine and engine cooling recalls in 2026
17 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the engine and engine cooling; Storyteller Overland filed 13 campaigns in all.
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| 26V573000 3 Sept 2026 | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 26V548000 25 Aug 2026 | Ford Motor Company |
| 26V532000 13 Aug 2026 | Ford Motor Company |
| 26V343000 27 May 2026 | Ford Motor Company |
| 26V320000 20 May 2026 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| 26V287000 6 May 2026 | Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. |
| 26V286000 6 May 2026 | Corp. Micro Bird, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026